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Thirty years of data from seven developed countries show that while the differences in blood pressure and cholesterol between older adults with obesity and those with a normal BMI are narrowing, younger people with obesity continue to face increased cardiometabolic risks. Study: Metabolic characteristics of obesity and normal BMI in developed countries: a multi-country analysis of national population-based studies. Image credit: Victor Moussa/Shutterstock.com In recent research, lancet They compared blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and use of antihypertensive and lipid-lowering drugs between obese and normal BMI people in developed countries. Global trends in obesity and cardiovascular risk factors Obesity rates have…

PrepALL-pP8G: Advances in single-cell proteomics automation As an extension of the PrepALL platform, PrepALL-pP8G extends its application to the field of single-cell proteomics, primarily for sample pretreatment. A key characteristic of the PrepALL platform is its inherent flexibility, allowing seamless integration with external devices to extend the scope of applications. PrepALL-pP8G is a prime example. Designed to highly automate and streamline complex proteomics workflows, this system combines thermal inkjet printing technology with high-precision, ultra-low volume dispensing to enable a fully integrated workflow from single cell sorting to proteomics sample preparation. Official launch in Europe is scheduled for later this year.…

Corporate Satellite Symposium Highlights Clinical Genomics, Precision Oncology, and Spatial Multi-omics As part of ESHG 2026, MGI hosted a Corporate Satellite Symposium. Advances in diagnostics: from clinical implementation to biomarker discoverybrings together leading experts from across Europe to showcase how advanced genomic technologies are impacting real-world clinical and research practices. The symposium focused on applications across clinical tumor diagnostics, pharmacogenomics, and spatial multi-omics. Dr. Raquel T. Lima from IPATIMUP (Portugal) presented the clinical value of RNA sequencing to detect actionable gene fusions in solid tumors, improve diagnostic yield, and support accurate oncology decision-making. Professor Andreas Braun from Schleswig-Holstein University Hospital,…

Launching Go Spatial for scalable spatial biology Go Spatial is built on MGI’s Stereo-seq technology to support centimeter-scale fields of view and high-resolution spatial transcriptomics across oncology, neuroscience, immunology, infectious diseases, plant biology, and developmental biology. This workflow streamlines post-imaging sample preparation from RNA capture to cDNA with minimal hands-on time for both fresh-frozen and FFPE samples, processing up to 12 cm2 of fresh-frozen tissue or 8 cm2 of FFPE tissue per day. At STOC 2026, MGI will also be showcasing the StereoLink and Stereo-seq OMNI Large Chip Design for FFPE samples. StereoLink simplifies tissue transfer to the Stereo-seq chip,…

Toward a 7×24 unmanned smart lab Going forward, BioAgents will no longer improve through text-based training alone. Instead, it continuously accumulates real-world research tasks, automated operations, expert validation, failures, and wet-lab feedback through Physical AI’s experimental loop. This vast corpus of physical experiment data will enable BioAgent to develop integrated inference, execution, and validation capabilities that will ultimately power 7×24 unmanned intelligent laboratories. Built on real lab experience MGI’s AI exploration dates back to 2019. In 2025, a team led by MGI’s Chief AI Officer Dr. Yang Meng, in collaboration with Professor Nattiya Hirankan from Chulalongkorn University, published a paper.…

People who are naturally predisposed to negative emotions and worry tend to experience more side effects from treatment because they expect it to go wrong. Recent research published in personality journal This self-fulfilling prophecy provides evidence that negative personality traits create a loop in which negative expectations result in very real physical discomfort. The findings suggest that physicians may need to adjust the way they communicate risks to anxious patients to minimize these unintended harms. The psychological concept of neuroticism is a broad personality trait that reflects a person’s tendency to experience negative emotions. People with high levels of neuroticism…

One of the largest studies ever conducted on chemical exposure during pregnancy found that pregnant women regularly encounter dozens of chemicals in their daily lives. Researchers say many of these substances can affect how quickly babies are born and how much they weigh at birth, both of which can have health effects beyond infancy. The study, led by researchers from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, Stanford University School of Medicine, and the Woods Institute for the Environment, JAMA network open. Researchers found that participants were exposed to an average of 45 different chemicals. These include phthalates, alternative…

Daily smartphone audio recordings reveal subtle changes in asthma and COPD exacerbations from day one, highlighting a promising new approach to remote monitoring that may one day enable early intervention and improve patient care. Study: Speech as a biomarker for early exacerbation detection in asthma and COPD: the TACTICAS study. Image credit: Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock.com Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are chronic, painful, and often disabling conditions that frequently worsen. Early detection of deterioration may allow timely treatment and improve outcomes. Recent research published in journals ERJ Open Research We found that voice changes can occur from the first day…

The European Union’s new Critical Chemicals Alliance (CCA), presented as a strategic response to concerns about the resilience and competitiveness of Europe’s industry, has become an industry front pushing for deregulation and less pollution rules, according to a monitoring report published on Monday. advertisement advertisement CCA, which was launched in January 2026 with approval from the European Commission, includes major chemical companies such as BASF, TotalEnergies and Avantium. Officially, it aims to identify chemicals and production sites that are deemed “critical” to Europe’s economy, potentially unlocking billions of dollars in public and state aid in the future. But new research…

What does Lee Zeldin’s EPA repeal mean for Americans?Lee Zeldin announced that the Environmental Protection Agency will roll back regulations aimed at combating climate change and pollution.Community and environmental advocacy groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to take action over an air permit for a northwest Indiana steel mill.The lawsuit seeks a court order requiring the EPA to approve or deny a permit granted to U.S. Steel under the Clean Air Act by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management in April 2025. The groups argue that the EPA should have reviewed the permit within 60 days,…